Etsy Makes It Easy to Tell If a Seller Is Using Artificial Intelligence
Like Facebook and Instagram , Etsy is currently facing an influx of AI-generated junk . But unlike those platforms, Etsy makes money by getting products […]
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The Best Ways to Organize and Store Dinnerware
The best methods for organization and decluttering usually require you to put your things in containers so they are out of sight but remain neat. […]
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Products You Need to up Your Dishwashing Game
Washing dishes is one of those tasks that is so annoying because it happens every single day. Plus, it’s not always flawless. How many times […]
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How to Cancel a Credit Card (and When to Do It)
For the most part, you will rarely have to cancel your credit card . But let’s say that, for one reason or another , you […]
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All Fire TV Boxes Go on Sale Ahead of Prime Day
Prime Day doesn’t start until July 16th, but early Prime Day deals on a lot of things, including headphones , are available now. Other things […]
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You Can Create Your Own RSS Feed for Newsletters.
I understand why newsletters have become popular but RSS has not. Most people will never download a dedicated news reader app or spend time setting […]
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The Kamado Grill May Be the Backyard Upgrade You’ve Been Looking For.
Charcoal and gas grills have dominated America’s backyards for some time, but there’s a big, bold contender that’s gaining popularity: the kamado grill. Of course, […]
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These Long-Blooming Perennials Will Keep Your Garden Colorful All Summer Long.
Every summer I grow beds of annual cut flowers: sunflower, poet’s flower, zinnia, rootstock. I gradually added more and more perennials to my beds so […]
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How to Find (and Delete) All Your Google Activity Data
It’s no secret that Google records your activities—in Chrome, on Google Maps, as you search the web —to serve ads more specifically targeted to you […]
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One of the Best Photoshop Alternatives Is Now Free for Six Months
Adobe has been in the news for the wrong reasons lately, so since then it has only benefited from seeing the competition attack in order […]
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The Dreame A1 Robotic Lawnmower Shows Promise (but Isn’t Worth the Price Yet)
I’m fascinated by robotic lawnmowers. They are amazing in how affordable they are, allowing people to take care of a lawn they otherwise wouldn’t physically […]
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You Should Put Your Money in Your Local Bank
Having a bank ( or two ) is one of those dull, boring and generally necessary adult things that we all just do . At […]
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What Is a Company Loan and How Does It Work?
In the world of personal finance, branded loans stand out as a unique and easy borrowing option. These financial products, also known as “good faith […]
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What to Do If There Is a Yolk in the Egg Whites
We all have our reasons for separating the yolks from the egg whites—dietary restrictions, taste preferences—and the messy “crack and toss” method usually does the […]
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The Easiest Way to Clean Dirt From a Sliding Door Track
If you have a sliding door in your home, you’re probably familiar with the dirt and grime that tends to clog the pathways. Clearing this […]
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A Detached Adult’s Guide to Children’s Culture: Chappell Roan and the White Girl in the Top
Fame works differently than it used to. Very few people are household names, but there are plenty of YouTube creators, Instagram influencers and TikTokers who […]
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The Best Deals on Headphones As Prime Day Kicks Off
Prime Day is right around the corner on July 16 and 17, but if headphones are on your wish list, you might not have to […]
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YouTube’s New AI Tool Will Create Custom Radio Stations for You
YouTube’s tool uses artificial intelligence to create customized radio stations for you , an eagle-eyed Reddit user spotted over the holiday weekend. While the company […]
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What Is the Die From Zero Movement (and Is It Right for You)?
The personal finance world loves acronyms—or should we say, financecronyms . To this list we can add DWZ: the Die From Zero movement. The Die […]
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The Best Ways to Organize Your Spice Cabinet
I always preach about the organizational triangle , which involves grouping all similar items together and providing them with a designated storage space. There are […]
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I Made My Car’s Air Conditioner Work by Hitting It Frequently
A few weeks ago, the air conditioning in my 12 year old Kia Soul started acting up. Sometimes it worked great. In other cases, the […]
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How to Watch EURO Semi-Finals Using a VPN
The EURO 2024 tournament is close to completion. The semi-finals begin this week with Spain facing France and the Netherlands facing England. If you want […]
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Noplace Is a Social Networking App That Is Not (Yet) Intended for Adults
On Friday afternoon, my bosses asked if I would like to test and explain Noplace , a new social media platform that skyrocketed to the […]
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Some of the Best Indie Apps for Mac, IPhone and IPad Are Out Now
Some of the best apps for Mac aren’t made by Apple, but by independent developers. Some of my favorite indie apps, including Mona , Hezel […]
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You Can Use the Mixing Bowl As a Pan Lid.
There are many attractive, durable, quality frying pans available at affordable prices these days. An avid home cook probably has two or three specialty skillets […]
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Differences Between a Line of Credit and a Credit Card (and When to Use Each)
If you’re purchasing a revolving loan, you have a few different options. While both lines of credit and credit cards offer flexible borrowing options, they […]
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Three Things You Should Insure
Insurance is often a necessity, an expensive necessity. Car insurance costs an average of $1,718 per year for full coverage, health insurance can cost over […]
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My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Monitor
An ultra-wide curved gaming monitor with ridiculous specs is every gamer’s dream, but it doesn’t come cheap. If you’re looking for one of the best […]
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This App Will Create Unique Daily Walking Routes for You
It doesn’t matter if you’re in a new city or at home – sometimes you just want to go for a walk, but you don’t […]
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Your Google Discover Feed Is More Useful Than You Think
You can find the Google Discover feed in several places: On most Android phones, it’s a one-swipe swipe away from the home screen, it’s front […]
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How to Grow a Robust First Garden With Your Children
There are so many things kids can enjoy about gardening: digging, picking, identifying color, texture and flavor. If you have a small area of your […]
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Today’s Strands NYT Tips (and Answers) for Saturday, July 6, 2024
If you’re looking for Strands hints and answers for Saturday, July 6, 2024, read on as I share some hints and tips and finally a […]
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YouTube Can Now Use Artificial Intelligence to Remove Copyrighted Music From Videos
YouTube quietly celebrated Independence Day this week by introducing a new feature that uses artificial intelligence to help creators declare their independence from copyright infringement. […]
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Why Your Kitchen Needs Its Own Vacuum Cleaner
I hate cleaning, which is a real hassle for someone (me) who makes a mess in the kitchen every day. Often my boyfriend cleans up […]
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Basically, We Already Know Everything About the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6.
Samsung Unpacked 2024 is almost here. On Wednesday, July 10, Samsung will unveil the next generation of select Galaxy devices, including successors to the Galaxy […]
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Hackers Gained Access to 10 Billion Stolen Passwords
Data leaks are an inevitability of the digital age. It’s nearly impossible to have online accounts without losing some passwords to these attacks ( which […]
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Comparing Oura, Whoop and Garmin in HRV Measurement
Heart rate variability is a great indicator for measuring the amount of stress your body is under. Many wearables can record your HRV overnight and […]
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Apple May Be Working on a HomePod With Artificial Intelligence and a Screen
Earlier this week , Apple’s first HomePod officially became “vintage” in the company’s eyes . Now there are rumors about a new HomePod with a […]
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MTV News Has Been Preserved in the Internet Archive (Sort Of)
On May 28, 2002, Paramount Pictures announced that it had optioned Avril Lavigne’s song “Sk8er Boi” for a feature film. This news story, along with […]
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Use 7 Minute Life to Create to-Do Lists Faster
There are so many productivity techniques out there, and many of them can seem quite intense. These might involve converting your to-dos into data, creating […]
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